10 Reasons World Youth Day is No Woodstock – Msgr. Miguel Delgado Galindo, who was appointed undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity on June 18, told L’Osservatore Romano that World Youth Day is not

Daily Kos: Deny Boehner Communion – In what has to be the stupidest bit of commentary on the budget deal so far, Markos “kos” Moulitsas suggested that Speaker of the House John Boehner should be denied

OK. Let’s Get Biden a Breathalyzer – Joe Biden said today of Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who was shot in the head, “She’s Now A Member Of The Cracked Head Club Like Me.,” according to Weasel

Van: Snake on the Minivan Windshield – Remember the “classic” movie “Snakes on a Plane.” Well, this is like that. But different. Here, in this reality follow-up a snake is on the windshield of a minivan. Mom

Caritas Answers The Cry Of Those In Need – Various representatives from Caritas in Latin America and the Caribbean have reaffirmed their commitment to assisting those in need. Bishop Jose Grullon, president of

First Pontifical Mass at Elysburg Carmel – A reader sent in news and pictures about the the first Pontifical Mass offered at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg, PA since its founding in 2009. We

Let’s hit the links. Not those links. – Okay, we’ve got a month left of summer, give or take, and maybe right about now you’re starting to wilt and thinking you really don’t have the energy to go ahead with

#421 – Madeline’s Rubies – “Stories from the Heart” is a daily radio program which features Catholic inspirational stories. The stories are uplifting, bringing the heart and soul closer to God. Each show is around 14 minutes.

A Dictatorship of Sentimentalism – In my column over at First Things , today, I recall Ann Rice “quitting Christianity” just about a year ago , and ponder why that might have happened: At the time Rice

Pagadian first anti-RH rally draws 8,000 – PAGADIAN City, Aug. 1, 2011—As an answer to the obstacles being posed by pro-RH goverment officials which prevent a culture of life from flourishing in the country, the

LIVE BLOGGING FROM CASTLLLE DAAANGERRRR! – As we finish lunch we have been contemplating some potential Latin mottos for new bishops. Doesn’t it seem that many of the mottos on episcopal coats-of-arms get a bit

QUAERITUR: Sunday obligation when at sea – From a reader: My Grandparents are convinced that they are excused from their Sunday mass obligation because they will be out to sea on a Sunday without access to a

QUAERITUR: use of an old altar missal – From a reader: I recently inherited a 1942 Benziger Bros altar Missal. The canon was modified to include St. Joseph by a past priest. Can this missal be licitly used by

Update on the gathering – Here in perilous CASTLLLLLE DAAANGERRRR! [/echo] things are going smoothly with good weather and great fraternity. One of our bishop members had to leave, which is too